Giving Back

Two female entrepreneurs with a common vision to give back to the community are helping change the future of downtown Parker. Cathy Schulze and Maggie Layton are pioneers in the formation of the Downtown Business Alliance's Creative Committee. The long-term goal is for Parker to be designated as an Art District.

Warm and connected to those around him, Jim was involved in children’s charities, helping children access the tools and support necessary to reach their potential. So when he was killed tragically in a car accident in 1998 along with his new wife of just two weeks, his children knew they needed to create a foundation to not only celebrate his…

Area families in need have been able to celebrate wonderful holidays, thanks to community members and the dedicated volunteers at the Parker Task Force (PTF). And some of those who step up to help with the PTF’s annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Adopt-a-Family programs are the same people who once needed help. Now that they are back on their feet, they…

Denver’s favorite foodie event is back. The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation will host the chef competition of the year! The competition will be held on Sept. 7 at the BAC Appliance Center in Englewood. Four returning chefs are ready to take on the newcomers and turn up the heat. Attendees have a chance to judge the chefs…

The Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker is switching from barbecue to brew in its annual effort to raise money for local, national and international organizations. The 10-year-old club and its 44 members decided it was time to adjust its fundraising efforts, says outgoing Club President Kevin Hausmann.

Some metro area comedians are opening their hearts to the Parker community. Not only are they making Parker area residents laugh – and laugh loud – but they’re also supporting three local charities. Known as The Red Shirt Landing Party, this group of comedians has been doing improv and stand up for more than 10 years and more than three…

While Parker’s wonderful community spirit shines through all year long, it is especially prevalent this time of year with an incredible variety of holiday activities, some of which benefit local organizations or groups. An assortment of upcoming events are listed in this month’s Lifestyle Calendar, but here are two that are sure to give Parker area residents a jump start…

If you like to walk and are looking for an excuse to enjoy September´s beautiful weather, you can choose between two great fundraising efforts on Sept. 19 that will get you outdoors and doing good for others.

Debbie Jackson was just 5 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer, and she courageously fought through years of remission and recurrence. When Debbie passed away in 1985 at the age of 24, her parents, Bunny and Wayne Jackson, were confronted with the heartbreak that no parent should face. Yet they turned their tragedy into a helping hand for…